Holy Spirit and India Arie

Holy Spirit and India Arie

by | Oct 26, 2019 | Poetry

When the spirit moves, let it go. He don’t need no invitation. NO proven, approved path. He tells you about yourself, on yourself, to yourself, for yourself. No apologies. Let it go. That love, encompasses sex, gender, political pride. It’s a song without...
I am From (a framed poem)

I am From (a framed poem)

by | Oct 5, 2019 | Poetry

I’m from colored fountain pens from stationary and backlit keyboards I am from the cactus-lined walkway I am from Gardenia-scented candles I am from praying around the table and the thick hair from Geraldine and James Jerome I am from the 3 a.m. wake-up to...
Take A Break on That

Take A Break on That

by | Sep 21, 2019 | Poetry

Let’s stop the stupid for five minutes For just five let’s look metaphysically down our noses at nothing and no one Stones fly like bullets like roaring lions looking for someone to devour But for five minutes put your arms down Shut my mouth Open our...
Untitled 8/17/19

Untitled 8/17/19

by | Aug 17, 2019 | Poetry

I want to give you a word prompt one that will set your spirit on fire and yet I feel like you ain’t gonna listen anyway so why bother you wanna talk about inclusion about the joys of freedom? but you turn truth into shame and shame those that don’t walk...